Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN)

Add virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.

Depending on the type of VPN you’re using at work, you may be asked to enter your login credentials and install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator.

Also,
HTC Desire SV must first establish a
Wi-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.

Adding a VPN connection

Important: You must first set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage and set up the VPN.

Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap .

Under
Wireless & Networks, tap
More.

Tap
VPN > Add VPN network.

Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you.

Tap
Save.

The VPN is then added to the
VPNs section of the
VPN settings screen.

Connecting to a VPN

Slide the Notifications panel open, and then tap .

Under
Wireless & Networks, tap
More.

Tap
VPN.

Tap the VPN that you want to connect to.

Enter your log in credentials, and then tap
Connect.
When you’re connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar.

You can then open the web browser to access resources such as your corporate network intranet.

Disconnecting from a VPN

Slide the Notifications panel open.

Tap the VPN connection to return to the
VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it.